Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1977 ARTICLE 61 – Book of Praise – Hymns The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: “Synod decide not to increase the number of Hymns.” REJECTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 60 – Book of Praise Committee IV presented: Material – Agenda 8, C, 1, 2 General Information After the above general information your Committee comes to your assembly with the following: A. Considerations Recommendations Synod decide,

GS 1977 ARTICLE 59 – Re-opening -Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Hymn 42:1, 4. The Acts, Articles 52-58, are read and adopted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 58 – Re-opening – Adjournment The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 86:1, 2: he reads Colossians 3:1-17 and leads in prayer. The meeting adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 57 – Adjournment Br. B.J. Harsevoort requests Synod to sing Psalm 42:1, 5, and leads in prayer. Synod is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 56 – Book of Praise The discussion on the Book of Praise is continued. Some of the recommendations of Committee IV are adopted (see Article 60).

GS 1977 ARTICLE 55 – Adjournment – re-opening After a beginning has been made with the discussion of a report of Committee IV on the Book of Praise, the meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Synod is re-opened at 7:00 p.m. with the singing of Psalm 148: 1, 4.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 54 – Article 70, Church Order Committee III presents: Material –  Agenda 8, J, 1  –  A Letter of the Church at Edmonton, re: Article 70, Church Order. Observations Considerations Recommendations Synod decide, REJECTED The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: Synod having taken note of the letter of the Church at…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 53 – Visitors The Chairman welcomes the visitors, especially the many students of the Coaldale Christian School.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 52 – Re-opening –  Acts Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 75:1, 6. The Acts, Articles 42-51, are read and adopted.